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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 755.27 and 504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 755.27 and 504.62 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 755.27 = 504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/755.27 = 504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 755.27 × 504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 381,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,124.35/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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