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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 571.56 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 571.56 and 274.74 is: 378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 571.56 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/571.56 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 571.56 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 157,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,030.39/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.59

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