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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 565.55 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 565.55 and 276.98 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 565.55 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/565.55 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 565.55 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 156,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,642.87/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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