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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.24 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.24 and 274.80 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.24 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.24 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.24 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 169,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,892.35/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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