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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 411.36 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 411.36 and 262.90 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 411.36 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/411.36 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 411.36 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 108,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146.54/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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