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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 411.66 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 411.66 and 243.34 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 411.66 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/411.66 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 411.66 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 100,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,173.34/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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