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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 563.66 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 563.66 and 277.70 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 563.66 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/563.66 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 563.66 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 156,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,525.22/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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