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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 409.43 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 409.43 and 241.85 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 409.43 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/409.43 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 409.43 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 99,017.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017.39/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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