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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 759.36 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 759.36 and 476.04 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 759.36 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/759.36 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 759.36 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 361,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,485.73/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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