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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 388.74 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 388.74 and 274.88 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 388.74 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/388.74 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 388.74 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 106,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,856.85/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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