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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 566.37 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 566.37 and 277.78 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 566.37 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/566.37 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 566.37 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 157,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326.26/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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