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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.19 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.19 and 368.22 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.19 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.19 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.19 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 279,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,915.32/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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