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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 759.85 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 759.85 and 290.31 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 759.85 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/759.85 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 759.85 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 220,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,592.05/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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