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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 761.64 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 761.64 and 290.88 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 761.64 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/761.64 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 761.64 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 221,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,545.84/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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