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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 758.77 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 758.77 and 425.66 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 758.77 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/758.77 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 758.77 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 322,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,973.18/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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