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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 762.17 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 762.17 and 291.54 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 762.17 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/762.17 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 762.17 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 222,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,203.04/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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