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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 494.27 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 494.27 and 274.95 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 494.27 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/494.27 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 494.27 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 135,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,899.54/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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