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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 394.39 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 394.39 and 274.28 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 394.39 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/394.39 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 394.39 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 108,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,173.29/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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