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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 411.72 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 411.72 and 244.15 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 411.72 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/411.72 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 411.72 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 100,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520.22/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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