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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 668.14 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 668.14 and 274.34 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 668.14 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/668.14 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 668.14 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 183,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,293.50/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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