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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 905.64 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 905.64 and 274.51 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 905.64 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/905.64 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 905.64 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 248,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,607.24/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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