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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 760.62 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 760.62 and 354.08 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 760.62 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/760.62 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 760.62 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 269,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,320.33/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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