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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 700.56 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 700.56 and 376.56 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 700.56 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/700.56 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 700.56 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 263,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,802.87/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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