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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 498.66 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 498.66 and 274.08 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 498.66 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/498.66 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 498.66 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 136,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,672.73/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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