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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 571.90 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 571.90 and 274.74 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 571.90 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/571.90 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 571.90 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 157,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,123.81/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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