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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 761.13 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 761.13 and 276.42 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 761.13 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/761.13 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 761.13 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 210,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,391.55/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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