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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 758.70 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 758.70 and 301.68 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 758.70 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/758.70 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 758.70 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 228,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,884.62/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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