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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 564.80 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 564.80 and 276.70 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 564.80 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/564.80 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 564.80 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 156,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,280.16/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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