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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.88 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.88 and 273.74 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.88 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.88 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.88 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 139,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,027.07/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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