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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 572.00 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 572.00 and 274.66 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 572.00 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/572.00 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 572.00 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 157,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,102.72/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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