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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 760.82 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 760.82 and 353.18 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 760.82 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/760.82 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 760.82 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 268,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,706.41/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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