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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 574.08 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 574.08 and 276.18 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 574.08 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/574.08 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 574.08 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 158,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,549.41/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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