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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 761.40 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 761.40 and 392.28 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 761.40 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/761.40 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 761.40 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 298,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,681.99/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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