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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 762.24 and 438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 762.24 and 438.22 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 762.24 = 438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/762.24 = 438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 762.24 × 438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 334,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,028.81/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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