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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 410.06 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 410.06 and 265.07 is: 395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 410.06 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/410.06 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 410.06 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 108,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,694.60/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.71

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