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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 700.93 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 700.93 and 275.04 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 700.93 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/700.93 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 700.93 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 192,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,782.58/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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