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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 411.12 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 411.12 and 254.30 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 411.12 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/411.12 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 411.12 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 104,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,548.84/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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