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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 606.80 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 606.80 and 274.44 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 606.80 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/606.80 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 606.80 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 166,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,530.19/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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