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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 762.31 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 762.31 and 291.67 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 762.31 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/762.31 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 762.31 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 222,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,341.42/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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