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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 572.22 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 572.22 and 274.98 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 572.22 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/572.22 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 572.22 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 157,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349.06/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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