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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.40 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.40 and 246.96 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.40 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.40 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.40 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 101,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,352.38/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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