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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 425.04 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 425.04 and 274.52 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 425.04 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/425.04 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 425.04 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 116,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,681.98/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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