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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 414.18 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 414.18 and 245.42 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 414.18 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/414.18 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 414.18 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 101,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,645.98/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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