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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 493.79 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 493.79 and 274.61 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 493.79 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/493.79 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 493.79 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 135,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,595.83/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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