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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 592.84 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 592.84 and 274.72 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 592.84 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/592.84 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 592.84 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 162,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,865.00/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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