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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 571.42 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 571.42 and 274.44 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 571.42 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/571.42 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 571.42 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 156,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,820.50/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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