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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 412.28 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 412.28 and 251.97 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 412.28 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/412.28 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 412.28 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 103,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,882.19/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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