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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 487.76 and 274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 487.76 and 274.90 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 487.76 = 274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/487.76 = 274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 487.76 × 274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 134,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085.09/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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