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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.77, 761.78 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.77, 761.78 and 302.11 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.77 : 761.78 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.77/761.78 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.77x = 761.78 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.77x = 230,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,136.04/507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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