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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 498.94 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 498.94 and 274.21 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 498.94 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/498.94 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 498.94 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 136,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,814.34/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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