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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 667.96 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 667.96 and 274.27 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 667.96 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/667.96 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 667.96 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 183,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,201.39/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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