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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 486.53 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 486.53 and 274.01 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 486.53 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/486.53 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 486.53 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 133,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,313.45/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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