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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.17, 576.90 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.17, 576.90 and 276.63 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.17 : 576.90 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.17/576.90 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.17x = 576.90 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.17x = 159,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,587.85/385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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