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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 564.16 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 564.16 and 277.72 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 564.16 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/564.16 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 564.16 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 156,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,678.52/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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