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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.12, 759.87 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.12, 759.87 and 290.85 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.12 : 759.87 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.12/759.87 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.12x = 759.87 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.12x = 221,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,008.19/507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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