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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 412.49 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 412.49 and 69.58 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 412.49 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/412.49 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 412.49 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 28,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700.15/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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