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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 700.92 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 700.92 and 376.52 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 700.92 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/700.92 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 700.92 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 263,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,910.40/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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