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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 699.68 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 699.68 and 274.14 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 699.68 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/699.68 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 699.68 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 191,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,810.96/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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