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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 700.43 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 700.43 and 390.75 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 700.43 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/700.43 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 700.43 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 273,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,691.07/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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