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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 377.98 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 377.98 and 265 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 377.98 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/377.98 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 377.98 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 100,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,164.70/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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