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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 488.03 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 488.03 and 274.59 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 488.03 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/488.03 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 488.03 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 134,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,006.78/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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