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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 593.84 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 593.84 and 274.48 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 593.84 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/593.84 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 593.84 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 162,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,997.20/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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