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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.10, 760.08 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.10, 760.08 and 385 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.10 : 760.08 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.10/760.08 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.10x = 760.08 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.10x = 292,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,630.80/507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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