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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 619.95 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 619.95 and 276.50 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 619.95 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/619.95 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 619.95 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 171,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,413.08/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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