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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 411.53 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 411.53 and 251.47 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 411.53 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/411.53 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 411.53 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 103,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,486.19/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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