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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 499.20 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 499.20 and 274.52 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 499.20 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/499.20 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 499.20 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 137,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,040.38/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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