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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 593.67 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 593.67 and 274.18 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 593.67 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/593.67 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 593.67 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 162,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,772.44/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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