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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 664.11 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 664.11 and 274.24 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 664.11 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/664.11 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 664.11 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 182,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,125.53/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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