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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 570.90 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 570.90 and 274.04 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 570.90 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/570.90 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 570.90 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 156,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,449.44/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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