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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 577.02 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 577.02 and 276.45 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 577.02 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/577.02 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 577.02 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 159,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,517.18/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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