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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 700.63 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 700.63 and 274.83 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 700.63 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/700.63 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 700.63 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 192,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,554.14/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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