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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.10, 700.19 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.10, 700.19 and 396.38 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.10 : 700.19 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.10/700.19 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.10x = 700.19 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.10x = 277,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,544.05/507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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