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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 574 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 574 and 276.01 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 574 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/574 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 574 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 158,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,426.87/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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