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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 762.03 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 762.03 and 384.09 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 762.03 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/762.03 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 762.03 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 292,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,688.10/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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