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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 474.56 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 474.56 and 274.49 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 474.56 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/474.56 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 474.56 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 130,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,261.04/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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