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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 761.16 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 761.16 and 353.75 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 761.16 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/761.16 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 761.16 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 269,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,260.35/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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