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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.10, 698.88 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.10, 698.88 and 375.88 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.10 : 698.88 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.10/698.88 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.10x = 698.88 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.10x = 262,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,695.01/507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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