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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 412.29 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 412.29 and 258.54 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 412.29 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/412.29 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 412.29 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 106,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,593.46/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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