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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 576.72 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 576.72 and 276.48 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 576.72 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/576.72 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 576.72 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 159,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,451.55/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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