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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.16, 699.17 and 394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.16, 699.17 and 394.78 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.16 : 699.17 = 394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.16/699.17 = 394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.16x = 699.17 × 394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.16x = 276,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,018.33/507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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