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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 410.85 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 410.85 and 239.81 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 410.85 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/410.85 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 410.85 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 98,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,525.94/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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