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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 698.31 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 698.31 and 375.81 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 698.31 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/698.31 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 698.31 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 262,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,431.88/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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