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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 758.20 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 758.20 and 274.16 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 758.20 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/758.20 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 758.20 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 207,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,868.11/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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