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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 699.66 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 699.66 and 382.80 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 699.66 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/699.66 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 699.66 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 267,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,829.85/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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