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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.22 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.22 and 274.32 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.22 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.22 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.22 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 182,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,207.46/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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