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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 571.68 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 571.68 and 276.16 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 571.68 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/571.68 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 571.68 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 157,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875.15/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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