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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 668.12 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 668.12 and 274.21 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 668.12 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/668.12 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 668.12 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 183,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,205.19/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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