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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.88 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.88 and 250.32 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.88 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.88 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.88 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 103,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,101.80/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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