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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.18 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.18 and 396.27 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.18 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.18 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.18 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 277,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,459.34/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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