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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 760.08 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 760.08 and 314.80 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 760.08 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/760.08 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 760.08 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 239,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,273.18/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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