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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 762.08 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 762.08 and 371.07 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 762.08 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/762.08 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 762.08 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 282,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,783.17/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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