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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 398.12 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 398.12 and 274.06 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 398.12 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/398.12 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 398.12 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 109,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,108.77/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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