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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 757.31 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 757.31 and 274.38 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 757.31 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/757.31 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 757.31 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 207,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,789.35/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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