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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 523.64 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 523.64 and 274.71 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 523.64 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/523.64 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 523.64 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 143,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,848.08/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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