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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 484.52 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 484.52 and 274.95 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 484.52 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/484.52 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 484.52 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 133,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,218.77/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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