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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 378.44 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 378.44 and 258.60 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 378.44 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/378.44 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 378.44 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 97,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,864.58/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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