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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 760.62 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 760.62 and 160.28 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 760.62 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/760.62 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 760.62 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 121,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,908.37/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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