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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.82 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 521.82 and 274.68 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 521.82 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/521.82 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 521.82 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 143,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,333.52/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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