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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 411.41 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 411.41 and 265.23 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 411.41 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/411.41 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 411.41 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 109,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,116.95/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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