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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 760.78 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 760.78 and 290.94 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 760.78 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/760.78 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 760.78 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 221,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,341.33/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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