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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.44 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.44 and 79.34 is: 118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.44 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.44 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.44 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 32,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643.65/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.99

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