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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 412.29 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 412.29 and 251.10 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 412.29 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/412.29 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 412.29 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 103,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,526.02/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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