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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 761.40 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 761.40 and 370.71 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 761.40 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/761.40 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 761.40 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 282,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,258.59/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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