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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 579.39 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 579.39 and 276.45 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 579.39 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/579.39 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 579.39 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 160,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,171.49/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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