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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 762.02 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 762.02 and 315.52 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 762.02 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/762.02 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 762.02 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 240,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,432.55/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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