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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 668.17 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 668.17 and 274.35 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 668.17 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/668.17 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 668.17 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 183,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,311.75/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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