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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 493.41 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 493.41 and 274.26 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 493.41 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/493.41 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 493.41 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 135,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,322.63/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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