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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.18 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.18 and 274.35 is: 378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.18 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.18 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.18 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 183,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,318.37/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.62

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