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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.57 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.57 and 76.71 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.57 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.57 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.57 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 31,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571.53/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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