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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 762.03 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 762.03 and 380.54 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 762.03 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/762.03 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 762.03 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 289,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,982.90/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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