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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.38 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.38 and 274.65 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.38 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.38 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.38 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 192,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,356.74/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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