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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 663.84 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 663.84 and 274.08 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 663.84 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/663.84 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 663.84 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 181,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,945.27/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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