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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.61 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.61 and 274.54 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.61 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.61 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.61 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 157,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,755.91/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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