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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 760.19 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 760.19 and 275.66 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 760.19 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/760.19 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 760.19 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 209,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,548.80/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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