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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 701.00 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 701.00 and 389.47 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 701.00 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/701.00 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 701.00 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 273,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,019.08/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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