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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 760.29 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 760.29 and 386.58 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 760.29 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/760.29 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 760.29 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 293,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,912.91/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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