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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 459.36 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 459.36 and 274.08 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 459.36 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/459.36 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 459.36 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 125,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,901.39/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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