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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.68 and 274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.68 and 274.33 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.68 = 274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.68 = 274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.68 × 274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 156,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,827.55/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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