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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 564.02 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 564.02 and 277.76 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 564.02 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/564.02 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 564.02 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 156,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,662.20/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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