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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.94 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.94 and 266.76 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.94 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.94 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.94 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 109,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,622.35/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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