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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 397.02 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 397.02 and 274 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 397.02 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/397.02 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 397.02 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 108,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.48/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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