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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 762.17 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 762.17 and 392.21 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 762.17 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/762.17 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 762.17 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 298,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,924.92/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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