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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 760.28 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 760.28 and 290.44 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 760.28 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/760.28 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 760.28 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 220,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,815.72/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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