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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 758.70 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 758.70 and 439.43 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 758.70 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/758.70 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 758.70 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 333,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,391.75/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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