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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 582.66 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 582.66 and 274.50 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 582.66 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/582.66 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 582.66 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 159,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,940.17/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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