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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 576.83 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 576.83 and 276.35 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 576.83 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/576.83 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 576.83 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 159,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,406.97/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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