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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 636.72 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 636.72 and 274.88 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 636.72 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/636.72 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 636.72 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 175,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021.59/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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