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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.09, 760.35 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.09, 760.35 and 425.35 is: 637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.09 : 760.35 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.09/760.35 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.09x = 760.35 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.09x = 323,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,417.42/507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.79

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