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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 761.46 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 761.46 and 251.32 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 761.46 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/761.46 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 761.46 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 191,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.13/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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