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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.70 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.70 and 274.04 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.70 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.70 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.70 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 157,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,216.75/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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