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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 594.60 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 594.60 and 274.29 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 594.60 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/594.60 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 594.60 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 163,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,092.83/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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