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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 563.42 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 563.42 and 274.16 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 563.42 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/563.42 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 563.42 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 154,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,467.23/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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