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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 700.07 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 700.07 and 396.29 is: 547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 700.07 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/700.07 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 700.07 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 277,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,430.51/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.18

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