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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 487.18 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 487.18 and 274.04 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 487.18 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/487.18 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 487.18 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 133,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,509.28/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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