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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 379.04 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 379.04 and 246.53 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 379.04 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/379.04 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 379.04 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 93,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,441.60/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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