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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.18, 573.90 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.18, 573.90 and 274.64 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.18 : 573.90 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.18/573.90 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.18x = 573.90 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.18x = 157,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,615.90/383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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