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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616.48 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616.48 and 274.56 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616.48 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616.48 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616.48 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 169,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,260.75/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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