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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 760.99 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 760.99 and 371.35 is: 556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 760.99 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/760.99 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 760.99 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 282,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,593.64/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.68

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