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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 606.83 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 606.83 and 274.42 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 606.83 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/606.83 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 606.83 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 166,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,525.68/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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