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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.29 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.29 and 257.49 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.29 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.29 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.29 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 106,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,160.55/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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