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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.81, 574.76 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.81, 574.76 and 276.95 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.81 : 574.76 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.81/574.76 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.81x = 574.76 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.81x = 159,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,181.91/416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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