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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 762.55 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 762.55 and 438.41 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 762.55 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/762.55 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 762.55 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 334,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,305.73/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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