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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 574.77 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 574.77 and 276.35 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 574.77 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/574.77 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 574.77 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 158,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,837.69/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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