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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 549.63 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 549.63 and 274.11 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 549.63 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/549.63 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 549.63 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 150,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,657.02/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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