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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 420.09 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 420.09 and 274.80 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 420.09 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/420.09 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 420.09 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 115,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,440.73/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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