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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 427.20 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 427.20 and 274.24 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 427.20 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/427.20 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 427.20 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 117,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,155.33/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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