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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 574.46 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 574.46 and 276.14 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 574.46 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/574.46 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 574.46 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 158,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,631.38/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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