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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 699.54 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 699.54 and 402.09 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 699.54 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/699.54 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 699.54 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 281,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,275.87/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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