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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 594.40 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 594.40 and 274.14 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 594.40 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/594.40 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 594.40 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 162,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,948.82/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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