Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.80 and 410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.80 and 410 is: 615
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507.20 : 760.80 = 410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507.20/760.80 = 410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507.20x = 760.80 × 410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507.20x = 311,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,928/507.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615
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