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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 459.02 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 459.02 and 274.04 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 459.02 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/459.02 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 459.02 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 125,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,789.84/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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