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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 761.04 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 761.04 and 301.84 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 761.04 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/761.04 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 761.04 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 229,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,712.31/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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