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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 378.42 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 378.42 and 257.70 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 378.42 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/378.42 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 378.42 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 97,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,518.83/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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