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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.82 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.82 and 315.40 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.82 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.82 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.82 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 240,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,278.03/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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