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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 699.73 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 699.73 and 388.10 is: 535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 699.73 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/699.73 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 699.73 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 271,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,565.99/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.07

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