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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.73 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.73 and 274.56 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.73 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.73 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.73 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 135,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,559.20/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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