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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 760.14 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 760.14 and 246.89 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 760.14 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/760.14 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 760.14 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 187,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,670.96/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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