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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.86 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.86 and 259.96 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.86 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.86 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.86 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 107,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,067.13/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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