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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 760.90 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 760.90 and 290.69 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 760.90 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/760.90 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 760.90 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 221,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,186.02/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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