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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 530.93 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 530.93 and 274.41 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 530.93 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/530.93 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 530.93 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 145,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,692.50/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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