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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 574.38 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 574.38 and 276.54 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 574.38 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/574.38 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 574.38 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 158,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,839.05/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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