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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 492.06 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 492.06 and 274.27 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 492.06 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/492.06 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 492.06 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 134,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,957.30/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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