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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.71, 761.61 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.71, 761.61 and 372.44 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.71 : 761.61 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.71/761.61 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.71x = 761.61 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.71x = 283,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,654.03/507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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