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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 507.29 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 507.29 and 274.13 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 507.29 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/507.29 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 507.29 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 139,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,063.41/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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