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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 699.64 and 396.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 699.64 and 396.97 is: 547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 699.64 = 396.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/699.64 = 396.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 699.64 × 396.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 277,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,736.09/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.08

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