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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 574.34 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 574.34 and 276.33 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 574.34 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/574.34 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 574.34 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 158,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,704.50/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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