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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.31 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.31 and 274.62 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.31 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.31 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.31 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 156,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,343.91/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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