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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.37 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.37 and 274.64 is: 379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.37 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.37 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.37 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 192,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,350.48/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.00

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