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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 488.07 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 488.07 and 274.91 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 488.07 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/488.07 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 488.07 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 134,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,172.88/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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