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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 700.91 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 700.91 and 275.03 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 700.91 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/700.91 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 700.91 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 192,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,768.10/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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