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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 411.97 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 411.97 and 266.59 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 411.97 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/411.97 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 411.97 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 109,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,827.43/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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