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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 563.94 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 563.94 and 277.92 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 563.94 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/563.94 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 563.94 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 156,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,730.20/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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