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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 571.62 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 571.62 and 276.83 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 571.62 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/571.62 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 571.62 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 158,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,241.56/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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