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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.96 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.96 and 274.02 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.96 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.96 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.96 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 149,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877.98/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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