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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 499.28 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 499.28 and 274.27 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 499.28 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/499.28 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 499.28 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 136,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,937.53/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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