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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 761.76 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 761.76 and 412.32 is: 618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 761.76 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/761.76 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 761.76 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 314,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,088.88/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.48

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