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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 493.49 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 493.49 and 274.39 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 493.49 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/493.49 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 493.49 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 135,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,408.72/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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