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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 550.67 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 550.67 and 274.86 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 550.67 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/550.67 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 550.67 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 151,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,353.72/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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