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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 700.89 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 700.89 and 275.02 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 700.89 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/700.89 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 700.89 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 192,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,757.02/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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