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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.22 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.22 and 274.60 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.22 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.22 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.22 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 157,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,679.44/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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