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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 499.80 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 499.80 and 274.04 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 499.80 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/499.80 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 499.80 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 136,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,965.19/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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