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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 760.20 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 760.20 and 350.76 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 760.20 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/760.20 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 760.20 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 266,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,647.75/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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