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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 760.55 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 760.55 and 312.04 is: 467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 760.55 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/760.55 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 760.55 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 237,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,316.66/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.58

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