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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 414.37 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 414.37 and 274.49 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 414.37 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/414.37 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 414.37 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 113,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,738.70/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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