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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 550.41 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 550.41 and 274.68 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 550.41 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/550.41 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 550.41 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 151,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,186.62/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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