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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 668 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 668 and 274.20 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 668 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/668 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 668 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 183,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,165.60/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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