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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 419.79 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 419.79 and 274.35 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 419.79 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/419.79 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 419.79 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 115,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,169.39/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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