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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 701.63 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 701.63 and 402.64 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 701.63 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/701.63 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 701.63 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 282,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,503.56/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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