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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 762.65 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 762.65 and 405.69 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 762.65 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/762.65 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 762.65 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 309,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,400.49/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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