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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 759.96 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 759.96 and 361.11 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 759.96 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/759.96 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 759.96 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 274,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,429.16/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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