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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 701.02 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 701.02 and 375.33 is: 518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 701.02 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/701.02 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 701.02 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 263,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,116.93/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.04

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