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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 410.40 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 410.40 and 264.66 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 410.40 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/410.40 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 410.40 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 108,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,616.46/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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