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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 507.43 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 507.43 and 274.51 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 507.43 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/507.43 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 507.43 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 139,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,295.59/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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