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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.81, 701.35 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.81, 701.35 and 381.56 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.81 : 701.35 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.81/701.35 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.81x = 701.35 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.81x = 267,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,602.65/507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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