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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 592.70 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 592.70 and 274 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 592.70 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/592.70 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 592.70 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 162,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,399.80/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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