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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.35 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.35 and 274.70 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.35 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.35 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.35 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 146,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,511.25/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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