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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 493.68 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 493.68 and 274.51 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 493.68 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/493.68 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 493.68 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 135,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,520.20/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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