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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.34 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.34 and 274.73 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.34 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.34 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.34 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 132,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,236.82/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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