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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 760.79 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 760.79 and 370.14 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 760.79 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/760.79 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 760.79 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 281,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,596.96/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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