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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 760.08 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 760.08 and 385.32 is: 576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 760.08 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/760.08 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 760.08 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 292,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,874.03/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.93

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