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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.38 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.38 and 274.26 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.38 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.38 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.38 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 155,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,061.12/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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