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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.27, 378.30 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.27, 378.30 and 265.24 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.27 : 378.30 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.27/378.30 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.27x = 378.30 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.27x = 100,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,341.76/274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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