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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 535.62 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 535.62 and 274.84 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 535.62 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/535.62 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 535.62 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 147,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,211.73/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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