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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.93 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.93 and 237.66 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.93 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.93 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.93 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 97,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,899.28/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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