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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 761.28 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 761.28 and 250.88 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 761.28 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/761.28 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 761.28 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 190,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,989.93/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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