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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 484.10 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 484.10 and 274.54 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 484.10 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/484.10 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 484.10 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 132,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,901.02/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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