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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 701.56 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 701.56 and 383.50 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 701.56 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/701.56 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 701.56 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 269,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,048.26/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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