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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.81, 700.78 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.81, 700.78 and 274.94 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.81 : 700.78 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.81/700.78 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.81x = 700.78 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.81x = 192,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,672.45/507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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