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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.72 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.72 and 274.23 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.72 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.72 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.72 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 161,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,444.69/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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