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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 572.07 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 572.07 and 274.65 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 572.07 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/572.07 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 572.07 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 157,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,119.03/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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