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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 411.52 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 411.52 and 247.72 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 411.52 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/411.52 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 411.52 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 101,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,941.73/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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