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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 759.74 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 759.74 and 352.84 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 759.74 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/759.74 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 759.74 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 268,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,066.66/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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