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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 759.94 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 759.94 and 275.34 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 759.94 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/759.94 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 759.94 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 209,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,241.88/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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