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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 410.76 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 410.76 and 266.56 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 410.76 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/410.76 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 410.76 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 109,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,492.19/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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