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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 761.40 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 761.40 and 371.66 is: 557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 761.40 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/761.40 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 761.40 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 282,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,978.12/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.33

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