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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 572.18 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 572.18 and 274.69 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 572.18 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/572.18 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 572.18 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 157,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,172.12/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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