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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 574.64 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 574.64 and 276.26 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 574.64 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/574.64 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 574.64 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 158,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,749.87/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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