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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 759.58 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 759.58 and 426.29 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 759.58 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/759.58 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 759.58 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 323,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,796.49/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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