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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 582.75 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 582.75 and 274.92 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 582.75 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/582.75 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 582.75 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 160,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209.63/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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