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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 411.13 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 411.13 and 253.07 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 411.13 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/411.13 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 411.13 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 104,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,044.67/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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