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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 594.16 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 594.16 and 274.28 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 594.16 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/594.16 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 594.16 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 162,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,966.20/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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