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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 413.29 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 413.29 and 255.94 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 413.29 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/413.29 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 413.29 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 105,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,776.73/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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