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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 699.52 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 699.52 and 376.32 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 699.52 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/699.52 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 699.52 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 263,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,243.37/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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