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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 573.78 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 573.78 and 274.56 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 573.78 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/573.78 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 573.78 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 157,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,537.04/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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