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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 761.04 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 761.04 and 291.06 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 761.04 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/761.04 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 761.04 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 221,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,508.30/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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