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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 574.58 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 574.58 and 276.75 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 574.58 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/574.58 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 574.58 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 159,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,010.76/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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