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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.44 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.44 and 274.69 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.44 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.44 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.44 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 192,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402.11/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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