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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 574.90 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 574.90 and 274.03 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 574.90 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/574.90 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 574.90 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 157,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,540.96/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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