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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.06, 667.99 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.06, 667.99 and 274.23 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.06 : 667.99 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.06/667.99 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.06x = 667.99 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.06x = 183,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,182.21/484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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