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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 410.70 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 410.70 and 251.73 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 410.70 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/410.70 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 410.70 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 103,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,385.51/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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