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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.66 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.66 and 262.49 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.66 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.66 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.66 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 99,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,392.57/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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