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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 699.69 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 699.69 and 389.16 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 699.69 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/699.69 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 699.69 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 272,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,289.41/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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