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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 377 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 377 and 272.18 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 377 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/377 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 377 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 102,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,611.86/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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