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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 700.32 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 700.32 and 376.84 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 700.32 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/700.32 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 700.32 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 263,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,908.59/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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