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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 565.37 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 565.37 and 276.77 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 565.37 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/565.37 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 565.37 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 156,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,473.24/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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