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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 607.86 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 607.86 and 274.74 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 607.86 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/607.86 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 607.86 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 167,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,000.42/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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