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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 655.26 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 655.26 and 274.23 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 655.26 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/655.26 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 655.26 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 179,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,691.95/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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