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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.22 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.22 and 273.66 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.22 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.22 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.22 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 103,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,777.35/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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