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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 760.08 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 760.08 and 290.20 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 760.08 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/760.08 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 760.08 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 220,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,575.22/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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