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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 493.11 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 493.11 and 274.11 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 493.11 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/493.11 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 493.11 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 135,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166.38/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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