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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.78, 796.22 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.78, 796.22 and 274.74 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.78 : 796.22 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.78/796.22 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.78x = 796.22 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.78x = 218,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,753.48/531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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