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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 668.36 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 668.36 and 274.54 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 668.36 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/668.36 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 668.36 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 183,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,491.55/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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