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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 380.10 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 380.10 and 245.68 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 380.10 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/380.10 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 380.10 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 93,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,382.97/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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