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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 550.50 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 550.50 and 274.59 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 550.50 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/550.50 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 550.50 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 151,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,160.77/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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