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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 762.06 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 762.06 and 276.84 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 762.06 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/762.06 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 762.06 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 210,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,968.69/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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