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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 760.56 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 760.56 and 370.08 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 760.56 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/760.56 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 760.56 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 281,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,468.04/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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