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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 761.27 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 761.27 and 438.84 is: 658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 761.27 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/761.27 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 761.27 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 334,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,075.73/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.25

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