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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.25 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.25 and 275.84 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 760.25 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/760.25 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 760.25 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 209,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,707.10/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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