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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.27 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.27 and 274.76 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.27 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.27 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.27 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 116,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,844.81/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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