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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 377.69 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 377.69 and 245.84 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 377.69 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/377.69 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 377.69 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 92,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851.31/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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