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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 414.85 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 414.85 and 274.70 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 414.85 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/414.85 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 414.85 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 113,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,957.92/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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