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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 592.47 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 592.47 and 274.47 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 592.47 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/592.47 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 592.47 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 162,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,615.24/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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