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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 760.74 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 760.74 and 287.76 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 760.74 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/760.74 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 760.74 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 218,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,910.54/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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