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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 620.52 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 620.52 and 276 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 620.52 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/620.52 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 620.52 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 171,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263.52/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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