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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 397.31 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 397.31 and 274.59 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 397.31 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/397.31 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 397.31 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 109,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,095.98/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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