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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.51, 605.78 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.51, 605.78 and 274.09 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.51 : 605.78 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.51/605.78 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.51x = 605.78 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.51x = 166,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,038.24/403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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