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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 762.26 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 762.26 and 291.96 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 762.26 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/762.26 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 762.26 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 222,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,549.43/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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