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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 701.10 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 701.10 and 397.04 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 701.10 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/701.10 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 701.10 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 278,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,361.24/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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