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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 376.82 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 376.82 and 269.92 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 376.82 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/376.82 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 376.82 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 101,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.25/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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