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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 554.82 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 554.82 and 274.28 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 554.82 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/554.82 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 554.82 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 152,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,176.03/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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