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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 565.02 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 565.02 and 276.96 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 565.02 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/565.02 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 565.02 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 156,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,487.94/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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