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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 761.27 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 761.27 and 353.01 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 761.27 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/761.27 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 761.27 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 268,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,735.71/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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