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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 413.08 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 413.08 and 273.28 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 413.08 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/413.08 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 413.08 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 112,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,886.50/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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