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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.80 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.80 and 475.20 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 760.80 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/760.80 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 760.80 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 361,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,532.16/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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