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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.55 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.55 and 274.01 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.55 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.55 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.55 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 160,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,169.62/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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