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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 760.76 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 760.76 and 302.10 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 760.76 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/760.76 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 760.76 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 229,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,825.60/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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