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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 592.71 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 592.71 and 274.11 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 592.71 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/592.71 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 592.71 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 162,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,467.74/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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