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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 699.50 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 699.50 and 274.01 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 699.50 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/699.50 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 699.50 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 191,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,667.99/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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