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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 493.32 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 493.32 and 274.84 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 493.32 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/493.32 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 493.32 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 135,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,584.07/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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