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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 558.99 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 558.99 and 274.17 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 558.99 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/558.99 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 558.99 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 153,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,258.29/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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