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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 506.79 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 506.79 and 274.25 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 506.79 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/506.79 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 506.79 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 138,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,985.79/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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