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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 397.08 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 397.08 and 274.24 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 397.08 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/397.08 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 397.08 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 108,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,895.22/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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