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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 558.97 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 558.97 and 274.12 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 558.97 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/558.97 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 558.97 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 153,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,224.86/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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