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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.50 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.50 and 274.64 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.50 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.50 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.50 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 155,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,308.92/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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