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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 700.71 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 700.71 and 383.13 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 700.71 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/700.71 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 700.71 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 268,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,463.02/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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