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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 485.73 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 485.73 and 274.94 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 485.73 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/485.73 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 485.73 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 133,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,546.61/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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