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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 571.41 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 571.41 and 274.22 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 571.41 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/571.41 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 571.41 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 156,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,689.19/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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