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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 409.31 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 409.31 and 265.26 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 409.31 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/409.31 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 409.31 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 108,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,573.57/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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