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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 574.99 and 274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 574.99 and 274.90 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 574.99 = 274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/574.99 = 274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 574.99 × 274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 158,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,064.10/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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