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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.80, 550.20 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.80, 550.20 and 274.24 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.80 : 550.20 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.80/550.20 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.80x = 550.20 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.80x = 150,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,886.85/398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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