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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 571.39 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 571.39 and 274.36 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 571.39 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/571.39 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 571.39 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 156,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,764.45/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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