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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 761.27 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 761.27 and 275.98 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 761.27 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/761.27 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 761.27 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 210,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,095.29/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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