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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 759.90 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 759.90 and 290.22 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 759.90 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/759.90 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 759.90 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 220,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,538.18/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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