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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 563.77 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 563.77 and 277.95 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 563.77 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/563.77 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 563.77 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 156,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,696.36/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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