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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 700.13 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 700.13 and 274.46 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 700.13 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/700.13 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 700.13 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 192,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,156.31/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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