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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 492.86 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 492.86 and 274.49 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 492.86 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/492.86 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 492.86 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 135,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,283.77/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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