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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.71, 761.02 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.71, 761.02 and 288.20 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.71 : 761.02 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.71/761.02 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.71x = 761.02 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.71x = 219,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,327.15/507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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