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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.56, 418.73 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.56, 418.73 and 274.03 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.56 : 418.73 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.56/418.73 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.56x = 418.73 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.56x = 114,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,744.58/279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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