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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 378.67 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 378.67 and 262.47 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 378.67 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/378.67 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 378.67 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 99,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,389.51/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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