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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 492.58 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 492.58 and 274.08 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 492.58 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/492.58 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 492.58 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 135,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,006.33/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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