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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 569.73 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 569.73 and 274.26 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 569.73 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/569.73 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 569.73 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 156,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,254.15/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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