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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 418.52 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 418.52 and 274.66 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 418.52 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/418.52 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 418.52 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 114,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,950.70/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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