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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 493.17 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 493.17 and 274.58 is: 378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 493.17 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/493.17 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 493.17 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 135,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,412.97/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.62

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