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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 522.72 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 522.72 and 274.38 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 522.72 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/522.72 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 522.72 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 143,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,423.91/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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