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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 437.40 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 437.40 and 274.32 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 437.40 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/437.40 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 437.40 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 119,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987.57/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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