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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 585.12 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 585.12 and 276.48 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 585.12 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/585.12 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 585.12 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 161,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,773.98/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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