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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 574.60 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 574.60 and 276.44 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 574.60 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/574.60 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 574.60 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 158,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,842.42/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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