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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 574.29 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 574.29 and 275.96 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 574.29 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/574.29 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 574.29 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 158,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,479.69/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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