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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.79, 550.22 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.79, 550.22 and 274.46 is: 378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.79 : 550.22 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.79/550.22 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.79x = 550.22 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.79x = 151,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,009.26/398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.67

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