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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 605.82 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 605.82 and 274.82 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 605.82 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/605.82 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 605.82 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 166,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,491.45/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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