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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 410.40 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 410.40 and 265.10 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 410.40 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/410.40 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 410.40 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 108,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,796.74/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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