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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 411.57 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 411.57 and 267.44 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 411.57 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/411.57 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 411.57 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 110,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,068.22/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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