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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 584.94 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 584.94 and 274.62 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 584.94 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/584.94 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 584.94 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 160,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,639.26/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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