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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 667.89 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 667.89 and 274.25 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 667.89 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/667.89 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 667.89 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 183,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,165.49/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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