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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 617.07 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 617.07 and 274.35 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 617.07 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/617.07 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 617.07 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 169,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.15/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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