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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 573.84 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 573.84 and 274.50 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 573.84 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/573.84 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 573.84 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 157,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,519.08/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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