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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 571.67 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 571.67 and 274.30 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 571.67 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/571.67 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 571.67 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 156,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,809.08/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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