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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 760.93 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 760.93 and 385.63 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 760.93 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/760.93 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 760.93 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 293,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,435.51/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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