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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 572.18 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 572.18 and 274.47 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 572.18 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/572.18 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 572.18 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 157,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,046.24/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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