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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 406.35 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 406.35 and 274.86 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 406.35 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/406.35 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 406.35 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 111,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,689.36/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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