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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 575.48 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 575.48 and 274.88 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 575.48 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/575.48 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 575.48 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 158,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,190.07/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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