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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 663.80 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 663.80 and 274.06 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 663.80 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/663.80 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 663.80 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 181,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,921.03/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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