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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 587.03 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 587.03 and 274.49 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 587.03 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/587.03 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 587.03 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 161,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,131.30/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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