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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 759.30 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 759.30 and 275.56 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 759.30 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/759.30 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 759.30 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 209,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,232.71/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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