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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 606.60 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 606.60 and 274.27 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 606.60 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/606.60 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 606.60 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 166,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,372.18/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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