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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 592.20 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 592.20 and 274.10 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 592.20 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/592.20 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 592.20 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 162,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,319.06/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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