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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 760.52 and 386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 760.52 and 386.17 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 760.52 = 386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/760.52 = 386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 760.52 × 386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 293,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,689.07/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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