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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 558.67 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 558.67 and 274.28 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 558.67 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/558.67 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 558.67 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 153,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,230.64/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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