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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 584.78 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 584.78 and 274.51 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 584.78 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/584.78 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 584.78 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 160,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528.33/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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