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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 699.93 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 699.93 and 274.32 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 699.93 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/699.93 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 699.93 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 192,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,008.45/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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