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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 377.82 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 377.82 and 253.58 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 377.82 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/377.82 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 377.82 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 95,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,805.71/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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