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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 576.62 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 576.62 and 276.09 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 576.62 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/576.62 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 576.62 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 159,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,199.71/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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