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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.48 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.48 and 274.40 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.48 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.48 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.48 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 113,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,733.31/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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