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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.39 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.39 and 290.49 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.39 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.39 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.39 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 220,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,885.69/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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