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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 506.94 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 506.94 and 274.32 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 506.94 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/506.94 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 506.94 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 139,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,063.78/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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