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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.57, 905.51 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.57, 905.51 and 274.40 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.57 : 905.51 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.57/905.51 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.57x = 905.51 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.57x = 248,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,471.94/603.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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