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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 759.51 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 759.51 and 290.07 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 759.51 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/759.51 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 759.51 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 220,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,311.07/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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