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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.25, 700.01 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.25, 700.01 and 274.38 is: 378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.25 : 700.01 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.25/700.01 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.25x = 700.01 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.25x = 192,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,068.74/507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.65

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