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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.81 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.81 and 276.39 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.81 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.81 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.81 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 158,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,873.45/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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