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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 762.18 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 762.18 and 406.26 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 762.18 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/762.18 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 762.18 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 309,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,643.25/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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