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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 427.41 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 427.41 and 274.50 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 427.41 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/427.41 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 427.41 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 117,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324.05/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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