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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 558.85 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 558.85 and 274.41 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 558.85 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/558.85 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 558.85 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 153,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,349.86/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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