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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 700.10 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 700.10 and 382.74 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 700.10 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/700.10 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 700.10 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 267,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,956.27/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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