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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 378.60 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 378.60 and 270.92 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 378.60 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/378.60 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 378.60 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 102,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,570.31/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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