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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 410.72 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 410.72 and 239.50 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 410.72 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/410.72 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 410.72 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 98,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,365.39/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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