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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 584.66 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 584.66 and 274.51 is: 378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 584.66 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/584.66 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 584.66 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 160,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,490.72/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.62

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