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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 508.48 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 508.48 and 274.97 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 508.48 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/508.48 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 508.48 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 139,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,815.90/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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