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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 530.85 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 530.85 and 274.14 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 530.85 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/530.85 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 530.85 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 145,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,527.22/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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