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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411 and 269.38 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 110,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,715.18/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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