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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.86, 605.81 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.86, 605.81 and 274.74 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.86 : 605.81 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.86/605.81 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.86x = 605.81 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.86x = 166,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,440.24/403.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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