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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 655.26 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 655.26 and 274.02 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 655.26 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/655.26 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 655.26 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 179,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,552.92/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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