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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 761.10 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 761.10 and 315.08 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 761.10 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/761.10 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 761.10 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 239,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,807.39/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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