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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 445.92 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 445.92 and 274.34 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 445.92 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/445.92 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 445.92 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 122,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,333.69/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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