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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 759.39 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 759.39 and 302.20 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 759.39 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/759.39 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 759.39 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 229,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,487.66/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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