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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 760.62 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 760.62 and 426.16 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 760.62 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/760.62 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 760.62 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 324,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,145.82/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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