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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 445.26 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 445.26 and 274.20 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 445.26 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/445.26 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 445.26 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 122,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,090.29/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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