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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.50 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.50 and 265.28 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.50 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.50 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.50 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 109,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,428.00/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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