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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 411.42 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 411.42 and 243.76 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 411.42 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/411.42 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 411.42 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 100,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,287.74/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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