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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 412.45 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 412.45 and 247.50 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 412.45 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/412.45 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 412.45 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 102,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,081.38/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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