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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 378.27 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 378.27 and 261.06 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 378.27 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/378.27 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 378.27 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 98,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,751.17/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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