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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 593.06 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 593.06 and 274.05 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 593.06 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/593.06 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 593.06 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 162,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526.72/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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