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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 760.64 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 760.64 and 291.09 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 760.64 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/760.64 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 760.64 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 221,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,413.24/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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