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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 411.60 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 411.60 and 256 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 411.60 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/411.60 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 411.60 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 105,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,369.60/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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