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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 701.36 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 701.36 and 375.24 is: 518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 701.36 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/701.36 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 701.36 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 263,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,178.33/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.32

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