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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 577.32 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 577.32 and 274.92 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 577.32 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/577.32 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 577.32 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 158,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,716.81/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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