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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 501.15 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 501.15 and 274.42 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 501.15 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/501.15 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 501.15 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 137,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,527.15/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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