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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.82 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.82 and 274.32 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.82 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.82 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.82 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 148,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,083.42/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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