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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 700.05 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 700.05 and 389.82 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 700.05 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/700.05 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 700.05 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 272,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,893.49/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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