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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 573.51 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 573.51 and 274.66 is: 411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 573.51 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/573.51 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 573.51 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 157,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520.26/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.65

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