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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 571.61 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 571.61 and 274.27 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 571.61 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/571.61 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 571.61 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 156,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774.73/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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