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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.63 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.63 and 247.98 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.63 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.63 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.63 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 102,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,076.01/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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