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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 701.44 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 701.44 and 375.30 is: 518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 701.44 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/701.44 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 701.44 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 263,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,250.43/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.40

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