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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 700.05 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 700.05 and 396.80 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 700.05 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/700.05 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 700.05 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 277,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,776.34/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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