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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 574.87 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 574.87 and 276.14 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 574.87 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/574.87 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 574.87 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 158,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,744.60/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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