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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 585.96 and 274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 585.96 and 274.75 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 585.96 = 274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/585.96 = 274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 585.96 × 274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 160,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,992.51/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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