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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 761.55 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 761.55 and 276.62 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 761.55 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/761.55 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 761.55 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 210,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,656.15/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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