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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 559.62 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 559.62 and 274.95 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 559.62 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/559.62 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 559.62 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 153,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,867.52/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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