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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.99, 760.09 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.99, 760.09 and 362.08 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.99 : 760.09 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.99/760.09 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.99x = 760.09 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.99x = 275,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,210.58/507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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