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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.73, 761.60 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.73, 761.60 and 291.37 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.73 : 761.60 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.73/761.60 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.73x = 761.60 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.73x = 221,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,904.03/507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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