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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 572.21 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 572.21 and 274.50 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 572.21 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/572.21 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 572.21 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 157,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071.65/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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