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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 508.15 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 508.15 and 274.98 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 508.15 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/508.15 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 508.15 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 139,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,730.48/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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