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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 412.64 and 244.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 412.64 and 244.00 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 412.64 = 244.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/412.64 = 244.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 412.64 × 244.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 100,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,680.88/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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