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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 760.05 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 760.05 and 290.43 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 760.05 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/760.05 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 760.05 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 220,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,741.32/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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