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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 762.62 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 762.62 and 291.32 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 762.62 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/762.62 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 762.62 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 222,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,166.46/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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