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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 663.84 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 663.84 and 274.10 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 663.84 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/663.84 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 663.84 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 181,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958.54/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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