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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.77 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.77 and 250.50 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.77 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.77 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.77 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 190,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,572.89/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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