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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 760.42 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 760.42 and 279.32 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 760.42 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/760.42 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 760.42 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 212,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,400.51/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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