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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 760.65 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 760.65 and 290.70 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 760.65 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/760.65 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 760.65 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 221,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,120.96/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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