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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.17, 573.90 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.17, 573.90 and 274.63 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.17 : 573.90 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.17/573.90 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.17x = 573.90 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.17x = 157,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,610.16/383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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