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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 377.49 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 377.49 and 255.82 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 377.49 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/377.49 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 377.49 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 96,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569.49/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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