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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 761.61 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 761.61 and 377.18 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 761.61 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/761.61 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 761.61 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 287,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,264.06/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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