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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 759.12 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 759.12 and 275.52 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 759.12 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/759.12 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 759.12 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 209,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,152.74/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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