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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 667.88 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 667.88 and 274.23 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 667.88 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/667.88 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 667.88 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 183,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152.73/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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