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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 411.42 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 411.42 and 260.80 is: 391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 411.42 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/411.42 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 411.42 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 107,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,298.34/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.59

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