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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.73, 700.50 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.73, 700.50 and 442.12 is: 609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.73 : 700.50 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.73/700.50 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.73x = 700.50 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.73x = 309,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,705.06/507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.98

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