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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.56, 550.14 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.56, 550.14 and 274.54 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.56 : 550.14 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.56/550.14 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.56x = 550.14 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.56x = 151,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,035.44/398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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