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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.25, 761.28 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.25, 761.28 and 290.98 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.25 : 761.28 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.25/761.28 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.25x = 761.28 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.25x = 221,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,517.25/507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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