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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 411.92 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 411.92 and 244.24 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 411.92 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/411.92 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 411.92 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 100,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,608.19/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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