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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 761.22 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 761.22 and 290.91 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 761.22 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/761.22 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 761.22 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 221,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,446.51/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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