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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 582.96 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 582.96 and 274.97 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 582.96 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/582.96 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 582.96 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 160,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,299.00/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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