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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 760.20 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 760.20 and 275.49 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 760.20 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/760.20 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 760.20 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 209,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,427.50/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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