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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.15 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.15 and 274.70 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.15 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.15 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.15 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 153,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,049.11/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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