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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 699.27 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 699.27 and 273.84 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 699.27 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/699.27 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 699.27 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 191,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,491.23/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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