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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 573.33 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 573.33 and 274.21 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 573.33 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/573.33 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 573.33 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 157,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,212.82/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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