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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 406.20 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 406.20 and 274.74 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 406.20 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/406.20 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 406.20 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 111,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,599.39/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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