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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 627.57 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 627.57 and 274.38 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 627.57 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/627.57 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 627.57 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 172,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,192.66/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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