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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 410.01 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 410.01 and 268.76 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 410.01 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/410.01 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 410.01 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 110,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,192.94/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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