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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 571.67 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 571.67 and 274.54 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 571.67 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/571.67 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 571.67 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 156,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,946.28/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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