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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.14 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.14 and 253.28 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.14 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.14 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.14 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 96,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,028.58/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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