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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 563.76 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 563.76 and 277.52 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 563.76 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/563.76 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 563.76 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 156,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,451.86/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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