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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 668.44 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 668.44 and 274.55 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 668.44 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/668.44 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 668.44 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 183,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,519.71/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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