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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 376.16 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 376.16 and 265.12 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 376.16 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/376.16 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 376.16 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 99,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,727.54/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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