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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 507.70 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 507.70 and 274.86 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 507.70 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/507.70 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 507.70 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 139,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,546.77/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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