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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 411.43 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 411.43 and 269.67 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 411.43 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/411.43 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 411.43 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 110,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,951.41/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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