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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 408.85 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 408.85 and 258.73 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 408.85 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/408.85 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 408.85 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 105,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,780.09/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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