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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 574.03 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 574.03 and 276.34 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 574.03 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/574.03 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 574.03 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 158,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,627.45/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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