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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 629.37 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 629.37 and 274.24 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 629.37 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/629.37 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 629.37 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 172,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,598.43/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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