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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 418.31 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 418.31 and 274.96 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 418.31 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/418.31 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 418.31 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 115,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,018.52/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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