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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 376.92 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 376.92 and 262.08 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 376.92 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/376.92 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 376.92 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 98,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,783.19/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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