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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 760.43 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 760.43 and 276.34 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 760.43 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/760.43 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 760.43 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 210,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,137.23/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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