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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.61 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.61 and 257.90 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.61 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.61 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.61 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 105,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,896.32/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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