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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 574.29 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 574.29 and 276.48 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 574.29 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/574.29 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 574.29 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 158,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,779.70/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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