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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 616.29 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 616.29 and 274.53 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 616.29 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/616.29 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 616.29 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 169,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,190.09/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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