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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 379.28 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 379.28 and 259.20 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 379.28 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/379.28 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 379.28 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 98,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,309.38/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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