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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 700.33 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 700.33 and 375.16 is: 517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 700.33 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/700.33 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 700.33 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 262,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,733.93/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.58

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