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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.97, 574.49 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.97, 574.49 and 276.84 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.97 : 574.49 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.97/574.49 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.97x = 574.49 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.97x = 159,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,040.43/416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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