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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 759.82 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 759.82 and 299.04 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 759.82 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/759.82 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 759.82 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 227,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,216.57/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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