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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 474.28 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 474.28 and 274.32 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 474.28 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/474.28 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 474.28 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 130,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,104.49/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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