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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 412.30 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 412.30 and 273.39 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 412.30 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/412.30 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 412.30 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 112,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718.70/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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