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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 760.06 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 760.06 and 276.10 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 760.06 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/760.06 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 760.06 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 209,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,849.98/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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