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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 439.26 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 439.26 and 274.35 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 439.26 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/439.26 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 439.26 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 120,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,510.98/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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