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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.15 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.15 and 274.46 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.15 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.15 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.15 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 104,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.93/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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