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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 410.90 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 410.90 and 255.34 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 410.90 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/410.90 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 410.90 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 104,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,917.79/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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