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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 378.36 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 378.36 and 258.96 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 378.36 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/378.36 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 378.36 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 97,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,980.11/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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