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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 762.26 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 762.26 and 276.32 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 762.26 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/762.26 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 762.26 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 210,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,622.49/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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