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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 379.40 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 379.40 and 261.47 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 379.40 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/379.40 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 379.40 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 99,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201.72/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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