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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 700.58 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 700.58 and 374.68 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 700.58 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/700.58 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 700.58 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 262,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,493.31/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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