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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 700.40 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 700.40 and 391.55 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 700.40 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/700.40 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 700.40 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 274,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,239.66/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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