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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 377.48 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 377.48 and 274.51 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 377.48 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/377.48 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 377.48 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 103,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,622.03/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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