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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 564.97 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 564.97 and 276.76 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 564.97 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/564.97 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 564.97 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 156,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,361.11/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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