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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 761.06 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 761.06 and 361.32 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 761.06 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/761.06 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 761.06 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 274,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,986.20/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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