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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 411.35 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 411.35 and 246.69 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 411.35 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/411.35 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 411.35 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 101,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,474.70/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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