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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 492.62 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 492.62 and 274.36 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 492.62 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/492.62 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 492.62 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 135,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,155.22/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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