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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 411.21 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 411.21 and 269.73 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 411.21 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/411.21 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 411.21 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 110,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,915.67/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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