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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.91 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.91 and 254.96 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.91 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.91 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.91 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 105,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,018.51/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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