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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 757.82 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 757.82 and 274.16 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 757.82 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/757.82 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 757.82 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 207,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,766.51/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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