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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 654.54 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 654.54 and 274.38 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 654.54 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/654.54 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 654.54 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 179,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592.69/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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