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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 574.02 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 574.02 and 276.09 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 574.02 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/574.02 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 574.02 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 158,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,481.18/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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