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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 467.94 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 467.94 and 274.60 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 467.94 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/467.94 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 467.94 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 128,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,496.32/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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