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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 411.75 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 411.75 and 237.62 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 411.75 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/411.75 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 411.75 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 97,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,841.06/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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