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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 376.20 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 376.20 and 270.62 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 376.20 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/376.20 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 376.20 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 101,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,807.24/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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