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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 575.52 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 575.52 and 276.24 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 575.52 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/575.52 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 575.52 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 158,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,981.64/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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