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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 494.20 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 494.20 and 274.89 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 494.20 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/494.20 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 494.20 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 135,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,846.79/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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