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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 760.89 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 760.89 and 276.49 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 760.89 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/760.89 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 760.89 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 210,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,377.09/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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