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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 571.71 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 571.71 and 274.25 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 571.71 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/571.71 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 571.71 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 156,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,788.61/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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