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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 499.53 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 499.53 and 274.66 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 499.53 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/499.53 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 499.53 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 137,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.91/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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