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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.12, 760.70 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.12, 760.70 and 369.51 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.12 : 760.70 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.12/760.70 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.12x = 760.70 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.12x = 281,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,086.26/507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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