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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.42, 592.78 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.42, 592.78 and 274.18 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.42 : 592.78 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.42/592.78 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.42x = 592.78 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.42x = 162,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,528.42/429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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