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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 581.90 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 581.90 and 274.56 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 581.90 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/581.90 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 581.90 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 159,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,766.46/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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