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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 594.12 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 594.12 and 274.19 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 594.12 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/594.12 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 594.12 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 162,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,901.76/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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