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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.02 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.02 and 274.88 is: 411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.02 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.02 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.02 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 166,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854.62/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.65

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