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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 663.78 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 663.78 and 274 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 663.78 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/663.78 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 663.78 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 181,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,875.72/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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