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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.07, 576.46 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.07, 576.46 and 274.49 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.07 : 576.46 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.07/576.46 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.07x = 576.46 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.07x = 158,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,232.51/384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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