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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.10, 698.16 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.10, 698.16 and 382.60 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.10 : 698.16 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.10/698.16 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.10x = 698.16 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.10x = 267,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,116.02/507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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