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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 377.44 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 377.44 and 249.75 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 377.44 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/377.44 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 377.44 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 94,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,265.02/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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