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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 412.47 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 412.47 and 255.62 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 412.47 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/412.47 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 412.47 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 105,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,433.52/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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