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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 760.41 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 760.41 and 276.12 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 760.41 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/760.41 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 760.41 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 209,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,964.41/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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