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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.40, 432.96 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.40, 432.96 and 274.80 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.40 : 432.96 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.40/432.96 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.40x = 432.96 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.40x = 118,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,977.41/314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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