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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 403.31 and 274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 403.31 and 274.31 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 403.31 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/403.31 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 403.31 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 110,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,631.97/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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