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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 760.74 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 760.74 and 377.31 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 760.74 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/760.74 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 760.74 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 287,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,034.09/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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