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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 480.50 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 480.50 and 274.74 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 480.50 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/480.50 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 480.50 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 132,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012.57/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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