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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 760.92 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 760.92 and 301.92 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 760.92 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/760.92 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 760.92 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 229,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,736.97/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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