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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 379.44 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 379.44 and 257.34 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 379.44 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/379.44 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 379.44 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 97,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,645.09/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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