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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 587.85 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 587.85 and 274.76 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 587.85 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/587.85 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 587.85 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 161,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,514.73/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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