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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 701.91 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 701.91 and 383.51 is: 530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 701.91 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/701.91 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 701.91 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 269,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,189.50/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.02

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