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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 411.57 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 411.57 and 248.55 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 411.57 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/411.57 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 411.57 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 102,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,295.72/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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