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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 700.44 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 700.44 and 402.84 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 700.44 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/700.44 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 700.44 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 282,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,165.25/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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