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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.60 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.60 and 274.66 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.60 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.60 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.60 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 104,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,535.60/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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