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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.18 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.18 and 274.38 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.18 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.18 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.18 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 109,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,527.01/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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