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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.60 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.60 and 274.44 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.60 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.60 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.60 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 156,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,869.90/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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