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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 905.50 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 905.50 and 274.36 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 905.50 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/905.50 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 905.50 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 248,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,432.98/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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