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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.66 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.66 and 274.74 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.66 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.66 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.66 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 139,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,474.51/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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