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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 408.37 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 408.37 and 266.13 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 408.37 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/408.37 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 408.37 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 108,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,679.51/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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