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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.56, 606.38 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.56, 606.38 and 274.59 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.56 : 606.38 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.56/606.38 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.56x = 606.38 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.56x = 166,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505.86/404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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