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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.35 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.35 and 274.49 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.35 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.35 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.35 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 120,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,594.98/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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