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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 499.08 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 499.08 and 274.54 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 499.08 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/499.08 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 499.08 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 137,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,017.42/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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