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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.41, 607.02 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.41, 607.02 and 274.42 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.41 : 607.02 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.41/607.02 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.41x = 607.02 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.41x = 166,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,578.43/404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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