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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.10, 699.83 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.10, 699.83 and 382.54 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.10 : 699.83 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.10/699.83 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.10x = 699.83 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.10x = 267,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,712.97/507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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