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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 761.83 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 761.83 and 353.38 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 761.83 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/761.83 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 761.83 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 269,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,215.49/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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