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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 762.08 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 762.08 and 289.12 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 762.08 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/762.08 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 762.08 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 220,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,333.09/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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