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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 444.21 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 444.21 and 274.02 is: 377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 444.21 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/444.21 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 444.21 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 121,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,722.42/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.15

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