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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 761.34 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 761.34 and 291.16 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 761.34 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/761.34 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 761.34 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 221,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,671.75/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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