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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 700.86 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 700.86 and 274.99 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 700.86 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/700.86 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 700.86 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 192,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,729.49/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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