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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 494.18 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 494.18 and 274.89 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 494.18 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/494.18 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 494.18 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 135,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,842.94/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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