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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 700.24 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 700.24 and 274.55 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 700.24 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/700.24 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 700.24 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 192,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,250.36/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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