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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 761.32 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 761.32 and 385.60 is: 578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 761.32 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/761.32 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 761.32 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 293,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,564.99/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.61

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