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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.96 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.96 and 274.32 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.96 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.96 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.96 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 104,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,779.27/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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