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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 378.90 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 378.90 and 262.85 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 378.90 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/378.90 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 378.90 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 99,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,591.97/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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