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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 760.86 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 760.86 and 287.94 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 760.86 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/760.86 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 760.86 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 219,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,082.03/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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