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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 700.74 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 700.74 and 274.91 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 700.74 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/700.74 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 700.74 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 192,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,640.43/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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