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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 760.66 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 760.66 and 312.16 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 760.66 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/760.66 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 760.66 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 237,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,447.63/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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