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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.25, 698.79 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.25, 698.79 and 376.03 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.25 : 698.79 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.25/698.79 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.25x = 698.79 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.25x = 262,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,766.00/507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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