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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 506.36 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 506.36 and 274.08 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 506.36 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/506.36 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 506.36 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 138,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,783.15/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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