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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 760.47 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 760.47 and 290.44 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 760.47 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/760.47 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 760.47 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 220,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,870.91/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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