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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.32 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.32 and 267.99 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.32 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.32 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.32 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 110,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,497.64/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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