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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.27, 385.70 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.27, 385.70 and 274.95 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.27 : 385.70 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.27/385.70 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.27x = 385.70 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.27x = 106,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,046.84/279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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