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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 760.52 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 760.52 and 353.52 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 760.52 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/760.52 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 760.52 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 268,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,859.03/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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