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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.80 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.80 and 263.84 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.80 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.80 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.80 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 99,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942.59/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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