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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 409.02 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 409.02 and 244.88 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 409.02 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/409.02 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 409.02 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 100,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,159.59/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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