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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 412.65 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 412.65 and 254.43 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 412.65 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/412.65 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 412.65 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 104,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,990.54/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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