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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 759.82 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 759.82 and 301.18 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 759.82 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/759.82 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 759.82 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 228,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,842.59/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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