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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 761.55 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 761.55 and 303.18 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 761.55 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/761.55 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 761.55 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 230,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,886.73/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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