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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 760.65 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 760.65 and 352.86 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 760.65 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/760.65 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 760.65 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 268,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,402.96/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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