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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.76 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.76 and 263.25 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.76 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.76 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.76 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 108,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,659.73/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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