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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 577.65 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 577.65 and 276.84 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 577.65 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/577.65 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 577.65 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 159,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,916.63/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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