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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 761.58 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 761.58 and 276.57 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 761.58 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/761.58 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 761.58 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 210,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,630.18/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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