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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 412.01 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 412.01 and 249.15 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 412.01 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/412.01 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 412.01 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 102,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,651.05/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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