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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 563.94 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 563.94 and 277.90 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 563.94 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/563.94 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 563.94 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 156,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,718.93/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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