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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 379.19 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 379.19 and 256.49 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 379.19 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/379.19 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 379.19 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 97,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257.16/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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