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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 506.69 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 506.69 and 274.26 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 506.69 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/506.69 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 506.69 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 138,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,963.43/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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