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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 560 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 560 and 274.63 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 560 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/560 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 560 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 153,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,792.80/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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