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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 570.97 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 570.97 and 274.18 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 570.97 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/570.97 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 570.97 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 156,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,548.55/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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